Thailand•AsiaNON-B — Business and Employment
At a Glance
2–4 weeks
THB ฿7,000
3 months
Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
Not specified
PR Pathway
Yes
Sponsor
Job offer required
Work
Remote not required
Overview
Work-linked employment visa for skilled professionals in Thailand, initially valid 90 days and extendable to 1 year with a work permit.
The Non-Immigrant B visa is Thailand's primary path for skilled professionals seeking employment, established under the 1979 Immigration Act to attract foreign investment and expertise. Designed for those with formal job offers from Thai-registered companies, it requires a local employer relationship across diverse fields including management, engineering, and specialized education.
Initial 90-day stay extendable to 1 year from first entry. Fees: 2,000 THB (single-entry, 3-month) or 5,000 THB (multiple-entry, 1-year validity); processing 14–28 days. Renewable with PR pathway. Mandatory separate Work Permit from the Ministry of Labour for legal employment. Spouses cannot work on dependent visas.
This visa is ideal for skilled professionals or executives relocating to Thailand for documented employment seeking long-term work residency.
Cost Breakdown
Stay & Extensions
| Initial grant | 3 months |
Requirements
PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS
Work permit required (separate application)
Employer letter stating position, salary, duration
Passport valid 6+ months
Financial proof (฿20,000 per person, ฿40,000 per family)
Passport photo 4x6cm within 6 months
Completed application form
KEY CRITERIA
Education
bachelor or higher
Min. Savings
20,000 THB
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Passport with at least 6 months validity.
Completed visa application form.
Recent passport-sized photograph.
Letter of invitation from the Thai company.
Corporate documents of the Thai company (e.g., business registration, shareholder list, tax filings).
WP.3 approval letter (for employment).
Advantages & Considerations
Key Benefits
- Pathway to permanent residency available for long-term professionals
- Multiple-entry option valid for 1 year at affordable rate (5,000 THB)
- Renewable indefinitely provided employment status is maintained
- Open to all nationalities with no country-specific restrictions
- Can sponsor dependents under separate O visa category
- Legal work authorization for skilled professionals and executives
- Enables long-term residency and local bank account access
Worth Knowing
- Work permit required as separate, mandatory application alongside visa
- Requires 90-day immigration reporting obligation while employed in Thailand
- Bachelor's degree minimum education required for employment verification
- Sponsoring Thai company must provide extensive corporate documentation
- Visa validity tied to employment; termination requires departure or transition
- Spouse cannot work under any circumstances while on dependent visa
- Remote work expressly prohibited; physical workplace presence mandatory
Application Process
Secure a job offer or business invitation from a Thai entity.
Employer submits WP.3 (work permit pre-approval) to the Ministry of Labour (if applicable).
Apply via the Thai e-Visa portal.
Upload all personal and company-provided documents.
Pay the visa fee (2,000 THB for single-entry; 5,000 THB for multiple-entry).
Receive e-Visa and enter Thailand.
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